Random Number Generation on the Algorand Virtual Machine This pilot proposal is for lib-pcg-avm, a random number generator (RNG) library implemented for Algorand Python, Algorand TypeScript, TEALScript, and PyTeal. [GitHub Link] Description Motivation This library brings to the AVM language ecosyst…

This is a great proposal! :heart:

I forgot to mention I also made an explainer video about lib pcg on YouTube [ here ]. Sorry for the AI voice over but it was something I could do to keep production costs low.

A great piece of work! An easy yes. @gciotti Would you just mind adding that this work was done outside your responsibilities and tasks while working at AF (for clear T&C compliance)? Others might not be aware of this.

Thanks! That does make sense. I updated the official proposal and this pilot in the About the Team section.

The PCG Random Number Generator for the AVM

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urtho February 26, 2026, 9:35am 3

32K Algo for a good random number lib?
That is a bargain.
Yes, from me.

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